Faith-Based Speaker | Following Our Father

Welcome to Following Our Father Ministry

In December 2011, Field and Stream magazine featured the story of Walter Witt’s tragic death during a hunting trip with his sons, Dan and Mark. The award-winning article, ‘Following Our Father’ tells about the heartbreaking hunting accident and how it impacted the lives of both Dan and Mark but also started the brothers on a journey that has taken them on speaking engagements throughout most of the United States and into Canada.

They have had the opportunity to share their personal stories but more importantly share their faith and the Good News of the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Following Our Father Ministries was launched as a result of the Field & Stream article and both Mark and Dan have spoken at Big Game dinners, men's conferences, schools, prisons, military events, churches, and Sunday school classes where they have witnessed the transforming power of the gospel as many have placed their faith and trust in Jesus Christ.

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Following Our Father Ministry

27916 Kim Drive

Harvest, AL 35749

WITT BROTHER'S

BIO

Mark Witt

Dan Witt

Dan has been married to his wife, Donna, for 40 years. They have two adult sons, Hunter and Cody. Hunter has 3 sons, Kyler (13), Kaden (9) and Kohen (8). Cody and his wife Ryan have a daughter, Colsenn (7) and a son, Canyon (5). “Grandkids are the best!” Dan retired from public service in September 2025, after 34 years. He spent the last 7 years of his career as the County Administrator in Charlotte County, Virginia. Retirement is a new opportunity to serve but in different ways and on different mission fields.

Mark has been married to his wife, Carla, for 41 years. They have three adult children, Hannah age 28 and Zachary and Kamryn are both 24-years old. Mark was employed with the Department of Defense for 30+ years before retiring in 2019 and going into the ministry full time as an Evangelist. Mark now speaks at prisons, schools, nursing homes, Expo’s, Wounded Warrior events, and Wild Game dinners around the world.

Both Mark and Dan became Christians because of their parent’s witness. Mark was saved at the age of five and Dan at age seven. Both have been involved in various ministries within their churches. Mark has served as a deacon, taught Sunday school and youth classes for many years. He has also taught Vacation Bible School and has been a Camp Counselor. His one true passion is sharing the good news of the gospel of Christ! Dan has served as a deacon, leader in the men’s outdoor ministry, a Sunday school teacher and youth leader in his home church, Hyland Heights Baptist Church, where he and Donna have been members for more than 40 years.

‘Following our Father’, the feature article in the Dec11/Jan12 Field and Stream magazine details the account of the hunting accident and the journey that resulted. Ultimately God used this tragedy as the beginning to ‘Following our Father Ministries’. The ministry began in 2012 and since that time, they brothers have had the privilege to share their story of faith, forgiveness and most importantly the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in over 38 states and multiple foreign countries. The ministry has expanded from speaking at big game dinners, men’s and family events, Sunday morning services; to now include schools, prisons, homeless shelters, revivals and podcasts. Our ‘Mistaken Identity’ tract has now been translated into foreign languages. We both love the outdoors and we both love to share our faith in whatever venue God calls.’